The goal is to form a new government

8-30-2014 Chattels: Jaafari’s statement said the goal was to form a new government “within the legal timeframe,” but didn’t specify a deadline. While legal mandates aren’t always respected in Iraq, the prime minister by law must form a cabinet within 30 days of his nomination, giving Abadi until Sept. 11 to put together a government. Abadi said last week that the negotiations were positive and that he was eager to “form an inclusive government.” the reality is that the news is always mixed, but on balance there is progress and what you read about failed negotiations are just today’s event and part of the posturing and process. i actually consider myself positive and i just try to manage short term expectations to reduce disappointment.